Mission

The Bravery Blueprint is pushing the boundaries to what legacy leadership is and is represented in Latin with these words: MAGNUS Fortitudo….GREATNESS AND COURAGE.

We believe that leadership is the only answer to society and our mission is to encourage others to walk that great and courageous path.

Who We Are

The hosts of The Bravery Blueprint are Travis Yates and Brian Ellis. Both an unlikely and probable path, both men have dedicated their adult life to inspiring leadership within the law enforcement profession and their efforts are now energized here in a bi-monthly podcast called “The Bravery Blueprint.”

Travis Yates is the co-author of “The Courageous Police Leader” and has been training risk management and leadership for over two decades that have spanned thousands of students and 48 states. After dedicating over 30 years to the law enforcement profession, he is now working full-time consulting and training law enforcement leaders across the country.

Brian Ellis is a retired law enforcement lieutenant with over 25 years of service. He is the co-author of “The Theory of Magnus Ovea”, and his dedication to the theory of leadership led him to the National Command & Staff College, where he and his colleagues launched MAGNUSWorx, an education and data analytics platform dedicated to peak performance and wellbeing. Brian is a speaker, coach, and trainer for government and private organizations, dedicated to promoting leadership, high-performing teams, and providing others with actionable information for personal preparedness and resilience. His work has been featured in various media outlets, including numerous articles, book chapters, and podcasts.